Module Descriptors
PHYSICAL HEALTH IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE
NURS40477
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: John Anthony
Email: P.Anthony@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 21
Independent Study Hours: 129
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • ASSIGNMENT AND RESOURCE weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
The characteristics that concern themselves with physical health and mental health problems
Current key policies
Accessibility to services / resources / referral pathways
Lifestyle factors - interpersonal skills, relationships and supporting networks
Theories and concepts that support health promotion
Application of health promotion
Module Learning Strategies
Contact hours: (21)
9 hours Workshops and discussion
6 hours Presentations and expositions
6 hours Seminars and Blackboard

Independent Study Hours: (129)
45 hours Reading
45 hours Web based searches / resources
20 hours Blackboard activities
19 hours Preparation for assessment
Module Resources
Web sites - i.e. Department of Health, National Institute for Clinical Excellence, MIND
Blackboard
Lecture / classrooms, laptop, flipcharts, pens, paper
Lecturer
Core text books
Module Texts
Barry, M (2007) Implementing mental health promotion Churchill Livingstone Edinburgh.
Hungerford, C Hodgson, D et al (2012) Mental Health Care an Introduction for Health Professionals Wiley Sussex England
Nash M (2010) Physical Health and Well- Being in Mental Health Nursing OUP



Module Additional Assessment Details
Information/learning Resource Pack - 100% (addressing all learning outcomes)
with up to 4 sections of approximately 500 words per section

Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
Group tutorial to support the development ideas / plans for their assessment
Use of discussion board (via Blackboard) to provide feedback